Taco & Burrito Palace
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2019
64
Score
TACO & BURRITO PALACE, located at 2459 N Halsted St in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 20, 2019. This inspection identified three major and three minor violations, including issues with procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, adequate handwashing sinks, and proper date marking. Across twelve scored inspections, TACO & BURRITO PALACE has historically maintained a low-risk status.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Jan 5, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jul 3, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Oct 25, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Apr 25, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Jul 16, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Dec 11, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 28, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 14, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Feb 14, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Sep 21, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Mar 20, 2019 Inspection
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AS WELL AS NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN -WOMANS RESTROOM -DISH WASHING AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT DATE MARKING, SHREDDED CHEESE, DRESSINGS, SAUCES, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTACT COMMERCIALLY VACUUMED SEALED PACKAGES OF FISH THAWING IMPROPERLY IN COOLER, ON SITE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE SEAL ON VACUUMED SEALED PACKAGES OF FISH MUST BE BROKEN AND/OR FISH MUST BE REMOVED FROM VACUUM PACKAGE, THEN THAWED UNDER REFRIGERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO BREAK SEAL AND/OR REMOVE FISH FROM VACUUMED SEALED PACKAGES AND THAW OUTSIDE OF PACKAGING UNDER REFRIGERATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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